Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,649 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3% vs the national median of $64,580. An estimated 46,740 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $48,450 to $80,440 depending on location.
$62,649
Avg median salary in Illinois
$80,440
Highest paying metro
$48,450
Lowest paying metro
46,740
Employed in Illinois
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $80,440 | $63,360 | $103,420 | 34,720 |
| Rockford, IL | $74,950 | $58,460 | $88,790 | 980 |
| Bloomington, IL | $63,910 | $59,380 | $81,390 | 540 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,020 | $51,390 | $82,180 | 780 |
| Northwest Illinois | $61,730 | $46,900 | $79,370 | 1,510 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,030 | $47,610 | $75,480 | 2,450 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,320 | $50,020 | $75,390 | 1,420 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,940 | $48,570 | $73,520 | 330 |
| East Central Illinois | $59,840 | $46,550 | $76,360 | 1,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,630 | $48,160 | $75,790 | 710 |
| South Illinois | $59,530 | $47,400 | $74,630 | 1,280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,450 | $45,690 | $60,200 | 420 |